Ethereum Foundation's Josh Stark Resigns After 5 Years

Josh Stark, a senior leader at the Ethereum Foundation, announced his resignation on Thursday after five years with the Swiss-based nonprofit that oversees the development of the Ethereum blockchain. Stark, who joined in 2019 and rose to a key management role, plans to depart at the end of April, citing a desire for a long break to spend time with family and friends, with no immediate future plans disclosed.

In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Stark reflected on his tenure, stating, "Working for Ethereum at the Ethereum Foundation has been a great honour. I'm proud to have worked with great people inside and outside of the EF, and proud of what our community has accomplished together." He added, "I've made no plans for the future, other than taking a long break to reset and spending time with my family friends." Stark's exit follows his decision in early March and comes amid a series of leadership transitions at the foundation, which has been reshaping its structure since early 2025.

Stark began his time at the foundation on the special projects team before advancing to senior leadership, where he collaborated closely with Ethereum President Aya Miyaguchi, cofounder Vitalik...